1909-11 T206 Bock Hooker
1909–11 T206 Bock Hooker
Lynchburg Shoemakers · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Bock Hooker is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Bock Hooker, a member of the historic Lynchburg Shoemakers (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 531 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Bock Hooker
Bock Hooker — full name William Edward Hooker (August 28, 1880 – July 2, 1929), and listed in the record books as "Buck" Hooker — was a right-handed pitcher born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He reached the majors with the Cincinnati Reds, debuting September 5, 1902 and making his final appearance April 29, 1903; across two games (one start) he went 0–1 with a 3.48 ERA in roughly 10 innings, without recording a strikeout. Hooker was essentially a career minor leaguer, remaining active through 1915 and posting a 22–14 mark in his pitching seasons across five clubs, including the Richmond, Newport News, Providence, Vicksburg, Danville, and Lynchburg franchises, with a few stints as player-manager. His T206 card pictures him with the Lynchburg Shoemakers of the Virginia State League and belongs to the set's scarce Southern Leaguer/minor-league subgroup; an example resides in the Library of Congress's Benjamin K. Edwards Collection, making Hooker a prized regional subject among T206 collectors.
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Confirmed backs (3)
Chip colour marks each back's rarity tier. See the full T206 back rarity ranking →
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 304 | 11 | 20 | 40 | 73 | 63 | 49 | 48 |
| SGC | 227 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 44 | 45 | 78 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 142 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 89 |
| Hindu | 12 |
| Unknown back | 61 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 16 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 129 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Bock Hooker card?
The Bock Hooker is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Lynchburg Shoemakers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 531 examples of the Bock Hooker have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Bock Hooker come with?
The Bock Hooker is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Bock Hooker valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.
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Sources: t206resource.com, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and Inside T206 by Scot Reader. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.